In this episode, Mark discusses the Three C's essential for successfully scaling a business to achieve your goals: Communication, Compromise, and Community. Mark shares the pivotal role communication plays across many aspects of business in addressing common issues like cash flow, employee underperformance, and client satisfaction. Effective communication involves listening, understanding, acknowledging, and asking open questions. Compromise is a crucial element in resolving conflicts and...

Are you “stuck in the trenches” running your business instead of growing it? This episode will help you discover your ideal role, delegate tasks, and set clear goals. You'll learn how to target spending just 20-30% of your time on hands-on tasks, freeing yourself up to focus on the big-picture growth strategies that will propel your business forward. So what is holding you back?   Is comfort with the status quo hindering your true potential?  We'll help you identify these roadblocks and...

Where is your “success thermostat” set? Do you ever wonder if there's more to achieve, but just aren't sure where to start? This episode dives deep into the mindset shifts and goal-setting strategies that will take you from "as good as it gets" to exceeding your wildest dreams. Learn how to find your ideal clients, craft a powerful message, and surround yourself with the right people to explode your success. Metropole Mastermind will equip you with the tools and support to reach your ultimate...

Everyone makes “to-do” lists. Do you have a “not-to-do” list? In this episode, Mark shares a simple three-step process to get you working on the right things in your business. You’ll hear about how to identify the essential drivers propelling your business forward, ranging from personal satisfaction to performance outcomes. There is a helpful self-assessment tool you can use to help your process, and Mark shares the importance of gradual movement for sustainable growth. The Mastermind for...

In this episode, Mark examines how to use patience as a tool to achieve your business goals. He also looks at the importance of sequencing, how to do things in the right order when it comes to projects or scaling your business as well as recruitment and induction. Getting the sequence right will help you to develop people to the point where the business becomes a whole lot less reliant on you. Finally, Mark looks at how to make sure your ‘value proposition’ is crystal clear. The Mastermind...

In this episode, Mark talks about the 5 most common problems he sees and why the traditional approach won't fix them. From managing expectations, treating only the symptoms, to cultural clashes and dealing with people who are constantly busy, if you know someone who might benefit from practical journaling tips and strategies for navigating these common issues, share this podcast with them! The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program...

If you ever wished your team would be on the same page as you, here are five steps to achieve that for you. Mark and Nick chat about the importance of clear communication with your team. Just like you wouldn't get in a car without knowing the destination, your team needs to understand the goals of your business as well as the journey to get there. This includes creating opportunities for feedback (suggestion boxes, open-door policies), addressing concerns, and giving feedback to close the...

In this episode, Mark and Nick chat about time management strategies to help you reclaim control of your day. We'll explore Stephen Covey's time management matrix, often considered a complex system, and then unpack Dan Martell's concept of "highest and best use of your time" alongside the idea of "genius time." We'll navigate the four time zones: competence, incompetence, excellence, and genius, to understand where you're spending your energy. The episode will also cover techniques like time...

In this episode, Mark will share one thing you can do in the next 7 days to bring a very real and positive impact to your business. Today's topic came from a question Mark was asked in one of his "Ask Mark Anything" sessions, which you can be a part of by emailing Caroline at [email protected]. In the email, include the phrase " I want to ask Mark..." and Caroline will get you all the details! The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a...

Most of the time we are recognized for achievement. But failure is probably the most important learning experience in life. In this episode, Mark takes us through a five-step process to learn from past mistakes. He shows that failure is neither final nor fatal. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program that helps service business owners and professionals double their revenue whilst halving their time in the business. Each week, Mark...

Have you been drawn in by social media posts promising to “10X your business”? In this episode, Mark talks about how to grow your business without constant hustling and why the quick success gurus won't get you there. If you can value and map out your time, and balance hustle with self-care, you can scale your business successfully and not burn out. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program that helps service business owners and...

If you have a team in your business, you need to make sure your company culture is truly fair, rewarding, fun, and thoughtful - to attract and retain top talent. In this episode, Mark and Nick cut through all the BS about company culture and how you can generate an amazing culture in your business. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program that helps service business owners and professionals double their revenue whilst halving their...

A great way to put your customers first is to treat them LAST. In this episode, Mark and Nick explain what this acronym stands for, and delve into this simple 4-step process for resolving customer complaints. From active listening to thanking, using the LAST principle will change your unhappy clients into raving fans in no time. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program that helps service business owners and professionals double...

Do you express appreciation regularly to your colleagues and teammates? Are you being specific about thanking them for tasks they’ve done? In this episode, Mark chats with Caroline about the side effects of confirmation bias and how practicing gratitude and appreciation can really boost your freedom from your business. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program that helps service business owners and professionals double their revenue...

Are you witnessing lots of stress and drama in your workplace? Experts say stress levels are at an all-time high these days. If people are reacting poorly to stress in your business or workplace then these steps may help. From looking inward to taking steps to address the root cause of the problem, Mark shares three simple steps you can put to use in your situation to help stop people (even yourself) from “losing their shit”. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business...

As we all know, big New Year’s resolutions rarely last. The secret is actually small, incremental changes. In this episode, Mark helps you map out highly effective changes to your service business. He focuses on five steps you can follow to examine how you are delivering - from your clients' perspective - to identify gaps in your business and close them. From how to navigate the initial inquiry, delivering the service, and even ending the relationship, Mark (flying solo without Nick today)...

Are you maximizing the sacred trilogy of Time, Team, and Targets? If you want to gain more freedom from your business so you can spend more time doing the things you want, these are the three things you need to focus on. In this episode, Mark shows you how to determine, identify, calculate, and delegate within these three areas. You’ll hear how to identify the ‘highest and best use of your time’, how to get a team that thinks like you so they can run the business without you, and how to set...

In this episode, Mark welcomes back Tim Haschke and Felix Pestinger from Bo Racking. The last time Tim and Felix appeared on the podcast, they spoke about their beginning and how they grew the business as a startup. Today the topic is letting go of the day-to-day management of the business. Mark chats with Tim and Felix about how they have ‘led from behind’ - elevating other people in their business to take on senior management roles. This process leaves the guys open to focus on expansion...

In this episode, Mark sits down for a chat with Caroline Creedon about what we shouldn’t be doing as the end of the year approaches. Lots of business owners set themselves unrealistic expectations as 31 December draws near and Mark and Caroline talk about what you shouldn’t be doing, rounded off nicely with a few things you can, and should do to set yourself up for success in the year ahead. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program...

Have you ever wondered how some people accomplish so much with seemingly so little time? They’ve probably got an accountability coach. Today I’m speaking with my own accountability coach, Darren Finkelstein of TickThoseBoxes.com. Darren is an International Accountability Coach, Advisor, Mentor, Author/Speaker, and he’s also known as The Accountability Guy®. Tune in to hear a little bit about how an accountability coach can help you align your priorities and goals with your values and ultimate...

As an entrepreneur, you probably realize that at any given time, there are probably 100 things you could be doing for your business, but as Mark explains, only a few things you should be doing. How do you figure out what to work on? What is the next right thing in your business? There’s a process (isn’t there always?) to determine what that ‘right thing’ is, and how to identify the six areas you should focus on.  The next step is allocating your tasks based on those criteria. In this episode,...

The Japanese word “Ikigai” means 'a reason to live' or 'a reason to jump out of bed in the morning', and it may be the key to personal happiness. It's the place where your needs, desires, ambitions, and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. Small wonder that finding your ikigai is closely linked to living longer. In this episode, Mark talks about finding balance in your life and business using Ikigai. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a...

In this episode, Mark breaks down and attempts to bust some of the main myths when it comes to business. From groupthink to pizza party rewards, tune in to hear what employees are really experiencing underneath certain business myths. The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program that helps service business owners and professionals double their revenue whilst halving their time in the business. Each week, Mark Creedon, a Business Coach...